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2014 Toronto Film Festival, Part 1

Things are heating up in Toronto, and the stars are just waiting for us to judge them using references to beloved literary characters.

ELIZABETH BANKS jacket and pants by Chloé, top by American Apparel, purse and shoes by Jimmy Choo

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EFFIE TRINKET FOREVER AND EVER TIL THE DAY I DIE. Elizabeth Banks is the best thing to happen to fashion since dresses with pockets.

AMANDA SEYFRIED dress by Valentino, shoes by Jimmy Choo

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Pardon my French, but j’fucking-adore. The dress (WITH POCKETS, because Amanda Seyfried understands us) is an absolute dream on her, from the lace to the colors to the sleeve length. And those shoes? I’m going to need a few moments to compose myself because I am WEEPING over how fabulous they are.

FELICITY JONESdress by Armani Privé

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This was my red carpet prediction for Cate Blanchett, and I’m drooling over it all over again on Felicity Jones. So simple, yet utterly dramatic, and the slight curve to the shoe strap somehow brings the whole look together.

Chic, sexy, and perfectly accessorized. Jumpsuits and cut-outs might be ubiquitous trends, but Naomi somehow makes them look fresh and new again.

NAOMI WATTS gown by Antonio Berardi

Photo: Rex

I think it’s just too much stuff all over her body. She looks like a House banner from Game of Thrones. And not in a good way.

CHLOË MORETZ dress by Christian Dior

Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic

It’s a little bit awkward but overall adorable, kind of like little Ms. Moretz herself. The black patch just seems a little random, but I love the cut-out fabric, the stripes, and the delicious little peep-toes.

Aw, shit, look who’s all grown up! I would wear the shit out of that tuxedo jacket and those fucking awesome studded pants. Chloë, congratulations. I officially want to share a closet with you.

HAILEE STEINFELD dress by Gucci

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The other teen queen of red carpet fashion did not disappoint with her buttery-lemon-what-even-is-that-shade-of-yellow shirt-dress. It’s a little cartoon-y without looking childish – a great balance of fun and funky.

ABIGAIL SPENCER gown by Dolce & Gabbana

Scratch the styling (the makeup doesn’t photograph well, and the hoop earrings are tired) and hem this dress just a bit, and this would have been a home run.

OCTAVIA SPENCER dress by Tadashi Shoji, purse by Rauwolf

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I pity the fool that comes between Octavia Spencer and her prim-and-proper Tadashi Shoji dresses. I’m not sold on the shoes, but everything else is working. And I could see this dress on Kate Middleton in a heartbeat.

ANNA KENDRICK gown by Kaufmanfranco, purse by Lee Savage

Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

I worship everything this woman does, but this dress is stupidly long on her. And it’s a shame, because it’s doing such a great job of making a very petite woman look statuesque. But you shouldn’t look like you’re standing on top of your gown.

JENNIFER CONNELLY sweater, pants, and purse by Louis Vuitton

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Yeah, it’s a bit scattered, but that’s sort of why I like it. The pants are an amazing color, the blouse is interesting, and the accessories are quiet but chic, to let the clothes do the talking.

JESSICA CHASTAIN dress by Christian Dior, shoes by Casadei

Photo: Angela Weiss/WireImage

Cute, but the vaguely piano-esque print makes you look like you’re in an especially cheesy musical revue.

PRIYANKA CHOPRA gown by Gauri and Nainika

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Miles too long, and I’m really heartbroken, because I would have lost my damn mind over how perfect this gown was. If it fit her.

KRISTEN WIIG dress by Suno

She looks like she’s halfway through morphing Professor Slughorn-style into some curtains.

NICOLA PELTZ top and pants by Calvin Klein, shoes by Saint Laurent

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One day, you’ll look back on those pants and laugh for approximately ten hours. Then you’ll retell the wonderful story of how you got so high during the Toronto Film Festival that you stumbled out of your hotel room in the bellhop’s pants and a headband around your boobs.

Also, yes, for some reason, film festival fashion is always the best. Cannes in particular, but Venice and Toronto too. (Sundance is just everyone in furry boots because it’s cold.) Fuck awards shows – film festival red carpets are my absolute favorite.